Based on the true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, which was the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2013. Based upon the book "A captain's duty: Somali pirates, Navy Seals, and dangerous days at sea" by Richard Phillips with Stephan Talty. Special features: Commentary with director Paul Greengrass; Capturing Captain Phillips, in-depth behind-the-scenes featurettes on making the acclaimed film.